Dealing or healing? Trauma-responsive approaches in times of transactional peacemaking

In an increasingly transactional peacemaking landscape, peace processes often focus on short-term political outcomes while leaving deeper societal wounds and root causes of conflict unresolved. This event explores how collective trauma shapes societies affected by violence and why trauma-responsive approaches are essential for building sustainable peace.

Bringing together experts from transitional justice, psychology, and community dialogue, the discussion will examine the limitations of elite-driven peace deals and identify practical ways to strengthen the long-term impact of peace processes despite current political constraints.